Blog #10 - The Big Day!

When I got to Chef's house this morning, we were already starting off the day in focus mode. Instead of having casual conversation while working, Chef was pretty direct and he wanted to get things done. First, we prepared the chicken with some of the ingredients that we cut up on Sunday night. We used chicken thighs since it would be the moistest part of the chicken, mixed it with potatoes and onions, and seasoned it with paprika, salt, pepper, parsley, and garlic. We made multiple batches which we put in the oven at 400 F for around 40 minutes. We worked pretty orderly, with one person on the seasoning, one person on the mixing, and another on cutting potatoes. This allowed us to finish the chicken early. By the time it was 10:30 am, we were just waiting on the last batch of chicken. Meanwhile, we went over to the catering refrigerator and loaded up all the other ingredients in Chef's car. We put them in special containers that would maintain the temperature of the ingredients stored within. After we loaded up the car, we headed to the Ronald Mcdonald House, which was 30 minutes away. When we got there, we unloaded everything in their kitchen and put what needed to be refrigerated in the refrigerators. Next, we poured out the hummus into their respective glasses for the dip and put them in the fridge, too. To ensure safety while working, we all wore hats so our hair doesn't get into the food. Besides helping serve our nearby community, we also had a lesson in plating. For example, we served the couscous with julienned basil on top, our hummus had a dash of paprika on it, and our gazpacho had a dollop of sour creme and creme freshe on top. When it finally came time to serve, if the guests had any questions, they would just ask us three what the dish was and we were happy to answer. We also toasted people smores for dessert! Overall, we had 0 complaints and everyone thoroughly enjoyed our food! By the end of the day, my feet were hurting and my back was tight from standing up, but my heart was full of joy and satisfaction from seeing satisfied and full bellies :)




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  1. Rachel MullenMay 31, 2019 at 5:27 AM

    George, I enjoyed visiting with you as your group prepared for the event at Ronald McDonald House. Jacoby posted some pictures of your dishes and every one looked beautiful! I loved all the different colors of the veggies in each dish. I'm so glad the event was a success and that you learned various cooking techniques and recipes that you can share with friends and family. Please upload your final reflection blog as soon as you can! Thank you, George! - Mrs. Mullen

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